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Feeding Fido a Raw Diet? Why It Can Harm Your Pet and Your Family

APHL

By Donna Campisano, specialist, Communications, APHL The raw pet food business is booming, increasing 20% in 2021 alone. Many pet owners think raw pet food more precisely mimics the diet of their pets’ wild ancestors and perceive it to be a healthier, tastier alternative to dry kibble.

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Baby Food and Bee Pollen — Two Food Sources That Are Loaded with Pesticides

Mercola

Access to clean, safe food is a fundamental right, especially when it comes to nourishing your children. trust food manufacturers to provide products free from harmful chemicals. This issue extends far beyond baby food. Parents across the U.S. While the levels of these pesticides were below the limits set by the U.S.

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Reviewing food and farming policy in the Biden administration: a focus on food equity, climate policies and farmers

Environmental Health News

President Bidens administration reshaped food and agriculture policy by addressing corporate consolidation, investing in climate-smart farming, restricting pesticides and improving nutrition security programs. 3, and updated lead limits in baby food, though some experts argue more restrictions are needed.

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Progress on Make America Healthy Again

Your Local Epidemiologist

started touring nationwide to Make America Health Again (MAHA). While there are some great talking points, his advisors—like lobbyist Calley Means—continue to argue that “scientists in the health agencies represent an utter failure.” ” Americans should demand better health. This week, RFK Jr.

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Trump's health team: RFK Jr. and 5 doctors tapped to lead 'MAHA'   

The Hill

President-elect Trump has finished making selections for the top public health roles in his incoming administration after he issued a flurry of nominations late Friday and tapped a leader for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Wednesday. Trump pledged to shake up health care in the U.S. Kennedy Jr. Kennedy Jr.

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The future of public health

Exploring Health

What Could Trump’s Second Term Mean for the Future of Public Health and Health Policy? A KFF poll released in February 2024 determined eight in ten American voters identified the economy and health care costs as leading public concerns. What if they are true?